Village code 607455

Basuru Village, Sorab Taluk: Map, PIN Code and Population

Basuru is a village in Sorab Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Shimoga district, Karnataka. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Basuru village map in Karnataka
Basuru village map image for Sorab Taluk, Karnataka.

Village Overview

Basuru is a village in Sorab Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Shimoga district, Karnataka. For Basuru, the population is 913, PIN code is 577419 and Census village code is 607455. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Basuru village
Village code607455
PIN code577419
Population913
Households228
Area311.49 ha / 3.11 sq. km / 770 acres
Population density293 people per sq. km
Sex ratio955 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townSorab (24 km)
Current stateKarnataka
Census 2011 stateKarnataka
Current districtShimoga
Census 2011 districtShimoga

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 577419. This helps users verify the postal area for Basuru, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Basuru village
PIN code577419
Post offices linked with this PINJade S.O, Dyavanahalli B.O, Gendla B.O, Kerehalli B.O, Sakunavalli B.O, and Talagadde B.O
Best matching post officeJade S.O (Post office)
Delivery office records7
Postal districtShivamogga
Postal stateKarnataka
Postal divisionShivamogga Division
Postal circleKarnataka Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Basuru comes under Dyavanahalli gram panchayat and Sorab C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Sorab Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The taluk headquarters is Sorab at 24 km. The Census district headquarters, Shimoga, is 110 km away.

Administrative details for Basuru
Current stateKarnataka
Census 2011 stateKarnataka
Current districtShimoga
Census 2011 districtShimoga
State code29
District code568
Taluk / Census sub-district code5516
C.D. Block code84
Block panchayat code84

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Basuru village and its household count.

Total population

913 residents in 228 households

Male population

467

Female population

446

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 148; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 2

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Basuru
ASHA workerNot available in village

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Basuru
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupNot available in village
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Basuru
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Basuru
Net area sown218.95 hectares
Irrigated area138.51 hectares
Unirrigated area80.44 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area11.04 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area127.47 hectares
Non-agricultural area63.14 hectares
Other fallow land13.29 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropCotton

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Basuru
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Kerehalli, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Sorab, more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Basuru

Sorab (24 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Sorab is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Basuru
Nearest major townSorab (24 km)
Taluk headquartersSorab (24 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Taluk, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Basuru. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Basuru
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 2
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Uncovered WellAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath for General PublicAvailable
Rural Production Centres or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Rural Production Mart or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Community Bio Gas or Recycle of Waste for Production UseAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Birth and Death Registration OfficeAvailable
Power Supply for All UsersAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, taluk, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Basuru village located?

Basuru is located in Sorab Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Shimoga.

Which Taluk is Basuru in?

Basuru is in Sorab Taluk. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Basuru in?

District: Shimoga.

What is the village code of Basuru?

The Census village code of Basuru is 607455.

What is the PIN code of Basuru?

The PIN code reported for Basuru is 577419.

What is the population of Basuru?

Basuru has 913 residents in 228 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Basuru part of?

Basuru comes under Dyavanahalli gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Basuru?

The nearest statutory town to Basuru is Sorab (24 km).

Which crops are grown in Basuru?

The main crops reported for Basuru are Paddy and Cotton.

What land-use details are available for Basuru?

Land-use details for Basuru include net area sown: 218.95 hectares, irrigated area: 138.51 hectares, and unirrigated area: 80.44 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Basuru?

Government primary school status for Basuru is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Basuru?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Basuru?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Basuru?

The total geographical area of Basuru is 311.49 hectares.

How many households are in Basuru?

Basuru has 228 households as per Census 2011.

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